Community Mental Health Nurse

Atlantis Medical; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Mental Health Trust in Kent is seeking an experienced Band 5/6 mental health nurse to join their team. The Community Mental Health Nurse will play a crucial role in a multidisciplinary care team, responsible for assessment, care planning, and coordination of community health services. Ideal candidates will have registered NMC status, experience at Band 5 or higher, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• One year of experience at Band 5 or above in hospital or community health care.
• Evidence of continued professional development, appropriate to the role.
• Clear understanding of CPA and care coordination role.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate findings, influence change, and promote health and patient safety.

Skills

Good understanding of the principles of the Recovery Approach

Understanding of interagency skills

Previous experience in the field of work

Education

Registered on NMC

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced Band 5/6 mental health nurse with a keen sense of initiative and excellent teamwork ability to work for one of the well-known Mental Health Trusts in Kent.

Description:

A Community Mental Health Nurse is a key staff member within the multidisciplinary care team and will have continuing responsibility to assess, plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate care. You will communicate findings, influence and drive change, and promote health, best practices, patient safety, and experience. The Mental Health Nurse will be professionally accountable to the Executive Director of Nursing and the Matron/Clinical Service Manager.

Effective communication skills and self-governance are required. You should demonstrate knowledge of high-level interventions and community assessment skills. Existing qualifications or a willingness to undertake relevant training are expected.

Experience:

• Registered on NMC
• One year of experience at Band 5 or above in hospital or community health care
• Evidence of continued professional development, appropriate to the role
• Clear understanding of CPA and care coordination role

Skills:

• Good understanding of the principles of the Recovery Approach
• Understanding of interagency skills
• Previous experience in the field of work

To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and the job reference number - BS//RMN3.